News & Updates
Weekly Update: July 31, 2026
COURT HEARINGS
The next receivership hearing is calendared for August 2026.
CHIEF VIERA-ROSA AND CHIEF DEPUTIES ARCOS AND WILLIAMS PRESENT AT THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
On July 28th, Chief Viera-Rosa and Chief Deputies Arcos and Williams presented at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting. They reported on the status of the Probation Department, including efforts to bring Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall into compliance, collaboration with Department of Youth Development on providing youth programming and the care and programming for female youth at Campus Kilpatrick, specifically CSEC and pregnant youth.
Click here to view their presentation at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 28, 2026.
Chief Viera-Rosa Joins LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger in Honoring Camp Rockey Staff for Heroic Rescue During Ellis Fire Emergency
This week, Chief Viera-Rosa joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to recognize Camp Rockey officers and staff for their heroic response during a critical incident on June 13.
When a serious vehicle collision involving a Camp Rockey youth’s family occurred, staff acted immediately to rescue, support, and coordinate emergency efforts. Their courage, teamwork, and selfless service exemplify the very best of the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
Thank you Camp Rockey staff for your extraordinary actions and steadfast commitment to our youth and their families.
Click here to view the presentation.
Dorothy Kirby Center in Collaboration with Chaplain Eagles Ministries Hosts a Classic Car Show for Youth
On July 25th, the staff at Dorothy Kirby Center and the volunteers at Chaplain Eagles Ministries presented a classic car show featuring vintage cars and trucks, music, and a fresh taco lunch. DKC youth were invited to inspect the vehicles and learn firsthand from the owners what sort of patience and expertise it takes to restore a car or truck to pristine condition.
Featured were a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline, two 1950 Chevy Pick-Up trucks, and a ’67 Impala Super Sport convertible. Thank you to the DKC staff, volunteers, and car owners for making the 2026 Car Show a great success!
LACP HAS A NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR YOUTH FACILITY VISITOR INFORMATION
Call (562) 392-7254 for general visitation information, telephone numbers for all probation facilities, or to be connected directly to a facility. Para Espanol, Oprima el 2.
Click here to view visiting information for each juvenile facility.
Click here to see the visitor dress code.
LA COUNTY OMBUDSPERSONS ASSIGNED TO JUVENILE FACILITIES
Los Angeles County Probation Department has facility Ombudspersons assigned to all our juvenile facilities.
If you have a concern, complaint, or compliment, contact the Ombudsperson at 877-822-3222.
To file a complaint, CLICK HERE.
To submit a compliment, CLICK HERE.
To learn more about the office of Ombudsman, Internal Affairs Office, Office of Inspector General, Third-Party Reporting, Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS), and Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) Ombudsperson CLICK HERE.
CAMPUS KILPATRICK (CVK) VISITING
Visitation at Campus Vernon Kilpatrick is Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Only approved parents, legal guardians, and grandparents may visit. Legal guardians must show court verification. Baby bonding visits may be scheduled outside regular hours.
While parents may drive themselves, transportation support is available. Pick up locations are Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Dorothy Kirby Center. Approved visitors desiring the use of rideshare support must report to one of the two detention facilities by 11:00 a.m. on the day of CVK visitation. Minor children are not allowed on rideshare. All visitors are subject to search. No personal items may enter the facility. Anyone suspected of being under the influence will be denied entry. For questions, contact Senior Director Jesus Corral at (562)400-9608.
ONGOING COMMUNICATION
Parents and guardians can continue to email Los Padrinos Facility Family Liaisons at LPFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov. For general questions, you can also email LPTransition@probation.lacounty.gov Parents can also email the Ombudsman at PROB-Ombudsman@probation.lacounty.gov. Families are also encouraged to sign up for probation updates on our website or by scanning the provided QR code.
PROBATION MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER (MRC)
The LA County Probation Mobile Resource Center (MRC) will be in the community. The MRC offers information and resources for clients and Los Angeles County residents. Follow us on all social media platforms @LACProbation to find out the location where the MRC will be parked in LA County. For assistance, please call (866) 931-2222.
